New Diet Guidelines
The new United States Dietary Guidelines, anticipated worldwide, were announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on January 7, 2026. Basically, it emphasized consumption of “real food,” more protein, healthy fats,…
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PAL’s 85th Year Signals Global Turn with New Flagship
Photos courtesy of Malacañang Pasay City, Philippines / January 18, 2026 — As it marks 85 years of flight, Philippine Airlines (PAL) signaled a global turn with the unveiling of…
What will you be looking forward to in 2026? (Part 1)
As the new year begins, I asked nine respondents from different walks of life to share their personal hopes, expectations, and anticipations for 2026. Their reflections span governance, journalism, culture,…
Trump rolls out ‘The Great Healthcare Plan,’ proposing a reworking of ACA-era subsidy design
Photo from The White House “The Great Healthcare Plan stops sending big insurance companies billions in extra taxpayer-funded subsidy payments and instead send that money directly to eligible Americans to…
Kaiser Permanente To Pay $556 Million in Record Medicare Advantage Fraud Settlement
By Fred Schulte Photo Credit : Kaiser Permanente In the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement to date, Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $556 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it billed the…
Back to Ordinary Time: A Reminder of Our Extraordinary Calling
Hey friends! As we step into Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, let’s take a moment to reflect on what this season truly means. It’s not “ordinary” in the sense…
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles Partner to Advance California Climate Goals and the State’s ‘Blue Economy’
Pictured from left to right: Avin Sharma, Port of LA; Carla Grandy, senior advisor to the chancellor; Chancellor Sonya Christian; Terry Tamminen, CEO of AltaSea; President Hildegarde B. Aguinaldo, Board…
Garth Garcia to headline concert with Lani Misalucha, Cecile Azarcon
“Star In A Million” finalist Garth Garcia, who is currently based in America, has announced his birthday concert Garth Garcia Sings The Classics with Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha and Philippines’…
Celebrate the rebirth of Likhang Filipino
The Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls opens its doors on January 15, ready to welcome guests and dignitaries attending the series of meetings leading to the ASEAN Summit that the Philippines…
WORLDBEX 2026: Shaping Vision into Value
Manila, Philippines. The Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) is set to make its highly anticipated return in 2026, once again positioning itself as the premier event for the…
The Pitt wins major honors; its realism proves the more consequential achievement
Kristin Villanueva, portraying ER nurse Princess Dela Cruz, assists during a critical emergency alongside Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in a scene from The Pitt. – Photo credit: IMDB / HBO…
Philippines enters final stretch for maiden WTA hosting
The newly refurbished hard courts at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila, where the Philippines will host the Philippine Women’s Open 2026, the country’s first Women’s Tennis Association–sanctioned tournament, from January 26…
Here Lies Love comes to Los Angeles: a musical that asks how power feels before it is judged
LOS ANGELES — Here Lies Love, the disco-pop musical by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, is scheduled to run at Center Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum from February 11 through March 22,…
Manhunt launched for Atong Ang after Laguna court orders arrest in missing ‘sabungeros’ case
Court found probable cause in kidnapping with homicide complaints. Atong Ang, through counsel, denied involvement in the disappearance of dozens of sabungeros and said his defense will challenge the arrest…
Coffee and longevity
New studies revealed the potential health benefits of coffee, more specifically, on its positive effects on lowering the risk for chronic disease and on longevity. One study “suggests that consuming…
The New Year myth : Change, repetition, and the self we carry forward
We love the idea of New Year, New Life because it flatters us. It suggests that time itself will do the hard work, that crossing an invisible line on the calendar somehow…
For overseas landowners, farm clustering offers a practical path to making Philippine farmland productive
Farmworkers harvest leafy vegetables in a Philippine upland farming community, illustrating smallholder agriculture that clustering and consolidation programs aim to organize for scale, efficiency, and improved market access. – Photo courtesy…
U.S. redefines healthy eating in updated national dietary guidelines
An illustration from federal nutrition guidance highlights a balanced eating pattern centered on vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and a range of protein sources, dairy, and healthy fats — reflecting…
STEM scholarships offer families up to $50,000 in college support as Edison Scholars deadline approaches
ROSEMEAD, Calif. – Families with high school seniors planning to pursue science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degrees have until January 22, 2026, to apply for the Edison Scholars program, according to Edison…
I Spent My New Year’s Eve in Presidential Security Command
FOR the first time since my return to the Philippines in August 2025 from Northern California, I spent my New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, in the Presidential Security Command…
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
This Sunday, We Celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord! As we gather to honor this special day, we’re reminded that the Baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of…
Inside the Black Nazarene procession: the Philippines’ largest annual religious gathering
Observed each year during the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the Traslación draws millions of devotees to Manila’s streets, driven by sacred vows, physical devotion, and a centuries-old tradition that…
PIOLO PASCUAL & INIGO PASCUAL: FATHER & SON CONCERT TOUR 2026 LIVE AT PECHANGA
TEMECULA, California— Imagine seeing a mirage of yourself. This is actually happening as multi-talented Filipino heartthrob Piolo Pascual and his son, Iñigo, perform a ‘Father & Son’ concert tour on…
Graton Resort & Casino celebrates the new year with luxury prizes, big prize packages, and concerts
Graton Resort & Casino is kicking off the new year with massive giveaways, offering guests chances to win everything from a luxury electric SUV to tickets to a Big Prize…
Colonoscopy: A lifesaver
The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be detected early with a relatively simple diagnostic regimen, which includes…
New Public Artwork To Be Unveiled At Las Vegas Civic Center
Unveiling Event Located At 525 S. Main St. Mayor Shelley Berkley and Councilwoman Olivia Diaz will join artist Krystal Ramirez to unveil a new piece of public art Thursday, Jan….
Sharon Cuneta at 60: Her journey from pre-teen star to cultural icon
She was barely in her teens when a novelty song made her a household name. At 60, Sharon Cuneta remains a defining figure across generations of Philippine popular culture. At…
Riding a 4×4 on Paoay Sand Dunes, catching sunsets, escaping storms, and other highlights in our 2025 homecoming
We felt like we were part of Timothee Chalamet’s movie, “Dunes,” as we rode the 4×4 in a heart-stopping, thrilling, bumpy ride in Paoay’s Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte. It…
On Dado Banatao and the documentation of Filipino achievement
Dado Banatao, Filipino-American semiconductor engineer and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, in an image used for the Philippine commemorative stamp “My story could be your story,” honoring his contributions to science, technology, and education….
Former Miss International Melanie Marquez alleges involuntary confinement in TV interview
Melanie Marquez during her recent television interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda / GMA Network (left) and as Miss International 1979 (right). Photo credit: Fast Talk with Boy Abunda / GMA Network and Miss…